Kotasura - Pusour, Raigarh

Kotasura is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kotasura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotasura is 435095. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.42 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kotasura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kotasura

According to the 2011 Census, Kotasura village had a total population of 1,701 people, including 877 males and 824 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.70%, with male literacy at 86.42% and female literacy at 64.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 347.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kotasura

Kotasura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kotasura

Kotasura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Kotasura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kotasura is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotasura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kotasura village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kotasura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kotasura village are given below:

FAQs about Kotasura